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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anyone who thinks au pairs want to be treated more like nannies needs to meet more au pairs. [/quote]

I’m sure none would object to no scope creep in terms of duties, fewer hours or higher pay, and protection from families who take advantage of the program. As always, if market is warped, legislation needs to step in — even at MA rates, 45 hrs/wk of au pair is half of a live in nanny (or should be) so I don’t buy that the program would stop. I think it would draw better families, more willing to buy into the spirit of cultural exchange. Just because things are the way they are doesn’t mean they are right; look at the food bank queues, maternity or sick leave policy in our country for proof. I don’t think the federal judge, 200+ state senators, domestic workers union or Kamala are off their rockers in thinking the change is needed.[/quote]

If you raise the rates and require breaks (meaning that only wfh parents or parents who can afford two caregivers can have an AP), the program is defunct as a cultural exchange.  APs aren't nannies, and they aren't held to the same standards.  They don't want to be treated like employees either.[/quote]

Oh no! Plenty of us host families waiting for you bad apple hosts to kick out of the program. Cannot wait. You are awful! Raising rates ensures fairness and that families are in ur for the cultural exchange and not cheap labor[/quote]

All of those families should leave. Only the families that are willing to compensate and host a cultural exchange should stay. Please leave.

I'm a nanny, PP.  I've seen the families leaving the program, because they might as well hire a nanny.[/quote][/quote]

All of those families should leave. Only the families that are willing to compensate and host a cultural exchange should stay. Please leave. [/quote]

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